With Eugene O'Neill's classic Long Day's Journey into Night as a backdrop, The Second Girl is set in the downstairs world of the Tyrone family kitchen in August 1912. Two Irish immigrant servant girls and the chauffeur search for love, success, and a sense of belonging in their new world in this lyrical and poignant world premiere by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Ronan Noone (Brendan, The Atheist) and directed by Campbell Scott (The Atheist).

The Second Girl is the recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award.

Approximate run time: 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one 10-minute intermission

"Ronan Noone has been a central part of the Huntington's family since 2003 when he was named to the very first cohort of Playwriting Fellows. Our audiences responded so warmly to Brendan, his play about an Irish immigrant finding his way in his adopted home of Boston, and I know they'll feel the same about his latest work that intimately explores the longings of the secondary characters from one of the 20th century's greatest dramas."— Peter DuBois

"The Second Girl is the reason I began writing plays. It tells an immigrant American story about what it means to come to America and what American means to so many. It is a thrill to have this play go up in my hometown and at the Huntington Theatre Company, and it is tremendous to be working with Campbell Scott again."— Ronan Noone

"I am thrilled to be working at the Huntington for a third time, especially in the new capacity as director of Ronan Noone's compelling new drama The Second Girl. This is mature and subtle playwriting, and I can't imagine a better theatrical environment in which to premiere it or a more perceptive audience with whom to experience it for the first time."— Campbell Scott

Press Reviews

"Noone's The Second Girl hits home! A stirring work. Very satisfying.The emotional power of The Second Girl derives from Noone's tight focus on three characters whom we come to care about." - The Boston Globe

"Make The Second Girl your first priority." - WGBH

"THOUGHTFUL and POIGNANT. EQUISITELY STAGED and BEAUTIFULLY PERFORMED by a trio of outstanding actors. A celebration of a young, emerging playwright with a historical touch and a literary vision." - Berkshire Fine Arts

Audience Buzz

Enjoyed #RonanNoone's THE SECOND GIRL at @huntington / @BCAsouthend. So much going on in the Tyrones' kitchen!! #BosArts #BosTheatre - @CDMatthewMurphy

@Shakywarrior I learned about loneliness & what life was like for Irish immigrants in that little kitchen. @huntington #thesecondgirl AND @BostonGlobeArts @Shakywarrior @huntington Bravo. I loved the play. A story sublimely written, acted, and directed. - @johngf

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Ronan Noone

Playwright

Ronan Noone is a Huntington Playwriting Fellow whose plays The Second Girl(2015), Brendan(2007), and The Athiest (2007) were produced by the Huntington. The Lepers of Baile Baiste, The Blowin of Baile Gall, The Atheist, Brendan, Little Black Dress, A Small Death, and The Compass Rose, have been produced in theatres across the United States...

Campbell Scott

Director

Campbell Scott previously directed The Second Girl (2015) at the Huntington. He has Huntington acting credits that include Ronan Noone’s The Atheist (2007) and Hamlet (1996). Other directing credits include Miss Julie (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Snakebit (Remains Theatre), and the films Company Retreat, Off The Map, Final, Hamlet (co-director), and Big Night (co-director).

Santo Loquasto

Set & Costume Design

Santo Loquasto previously designed the set and costumes for The Second Girl(2015) and the set for Shining City (2008) at the Huntington. Mr. Loquasto is a designer for theatre, film, dance, and opera. He has received three Tony Awards and has been nominated 18 times.

Lighting Design

Ben Emerson

Sound Design

Ben Emerson recently designed sound for Tartuffe(2017). He has been the sound supervisor at the Huntington for the last 20 years. He has designed over a dozen productions at the Huntington, as well as many shows in Boston’s small theatre community and New England regional theatres.

Discount Ticket Prices

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Active Military and Veterans and Immediate Families

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Student (25 years and younger)(No AA or Zone 1)

$20

Section D / Zone 4 (Huntington Avenue Theatre);Last Row (Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA)Additional discounts may not be applied to section D or Zone 4 seats at the Huntington Avenue Theatre and last row seats at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.

Discount Ticket Prices

Prices

Active Military and Veterans and Immediate Families

$20 with promo code MILITARY

Student (25 years and younger)(No AA or Zone 1)

$20

Section D / Zone 4 (Huntington Avenue Theatre);Last Row (Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA)Additional discounts may not be applied to section D or Zone 4 seats at the Huntington Avenue Theatre and last row seats at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.